2003 LEXUS LS430 Factory Repair Manual

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Centering bolts are used to mount the door hinge to the vehicle body and door. The door cannot be 
adjusted with the centering bolts on. Substitute the centering bolts with standard bolts (w/washers)

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
a. Check that the clearance is within the standard range.  
AREA MEASUREMENT REFERENCE STANDARD: 
2.ADJUST LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSY 
a. Remo

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 142: Removing Trim Cover 
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c. Remove the rear floor finish plate (see OVERHAUL
 ).  
d. Adjust the striker position by slightly loosening the striker

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 143: Removing Rear Floor Finish Plate 
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OVERHAUL 
HINT: 
The installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse order. However, only instal

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Tape the screwdriver tip before use. 
Fig. 144: Taping Screwdriver Tip
 
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3.REMOVE DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL 
a. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 145: Removing Door Inside Handle Bezel 
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4.REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LAMP ASSY NO.1 
a. Using a screwdriver, disengage the clip and remove the lamp.

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 146: Removing Luggage Compartment Lamp Assy 
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5.REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER 
a. Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clips labelled A.  
b. Using a scre

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Tape the screwdriver tip before use. 
Fig. 147: Removing Back Door Trim Cover
 
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6.REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSIST GRIP 
a. Remove the 2 screws and